Obituaries

Patsy (Simmons) Lewis

Jan 2, 2025

Patsy Simmons Lewis, 75, of Winnabow, NC passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care, Brunswick House, following a brief illness.

"Ms. Patsy" as she was affectionately known by so many of her friends, was born in Columbus County on August 7, 1949, to the late Levy McKinley and Delta Mae...

Max Wunderlich

Jan 2, 2025

With heavy but grateful hearts we share Max Wunderlich, 88 of Leland, NC peacefully passed away on January 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Manhattan, NY on May 1, 1936, Max was the son of the late Max and Kathie Wunderlich. In his youth Max was an accomplished accordion player and even...

Richard Earl Ledet

Jan 1, 2025

Richard Earl Ledet, 69, of Bolivia, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, Brunswick House, Bolivia, NC.

Born in Jacksonville, NC, on April 8, 1955, Richard was the son of the late Richard Paul and Rosa Lee Blocker Ledet.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Ledet; his...

Thomas Hamlor Booth, Ii

Jan 1, 2025

Thomas Hamlor Booth II, affectionately known as Tom, lived a life full of love, faith, and joyful purpose. Born on January 19, 1952, in Bluefield, West Virginia, Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who radiated warmth and generosity to those who knew him. He entered eternal rest on January 1, 2025, at the age of 72,...

Linda Jean (Helbig) Dunne

Dec 31, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share with our many friends and family, the passing of Linda Jean Dunne of Calabash, N.C. on December 31, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer, and just weeks after celebrating her 77th birthday. Linda was born in Rockland County, N.Y. on December 13, 1947 to John and Helen (Schaffner) Helbig. She...

Billy Lee Cranford

Dec 30, 2024

Billy Lee Cranford – September 29, 1933 – December 30, 2024

Billy Lee Cranford, 91, of Oak Island, NC, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.

Born in Lee County, Sanford, NC on September 29, 1933, Bill was the last of thirteen children born to the...

Chad Robert Herdic

Dec 29, 2024

Chad Robert Herdic, age 49, of Shallotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home following a time of declining health.

Chad was born in Manchester, CT., on August 28, 1975, and was a son of Robert "Bob" Charles and Patricia Badger Herdic.

Chad graduated from Manchester High School, Manchester, Ct. in...

Linda Marie (Elliott) Ginocchio

Dec 29, 2024

Linda Marie Ginocchio, 68, of Bolivia, NC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on August 20, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Frank Lloyd and Annie Alice Sackett Elliott.

She cherished her time with her family, especially her grandchildren. A devoted animal lover, she...

Laura Jean (Liggett) Liggett

Dec 28, 2024

Laura J. Liggett (aka L. Stoolmiller and L. Pritchard), 84, of Southport, NC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, at 2:31 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2024, following a decades-long battle with cancer.

Laura was born in Wooster, OH, on July 9, 1940; she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (nee Fetzer) Liggett. ...

Arthur Joseph Bernard

Dec 28, 2024

Arthur Joseph Bernard, 86, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC (formerly of St. Augustine, FL and Danvers, MA), passed away peacefully, with family members at his side, on Saturday, December 28, 2024, following a brief illness.

Arthur was born in Salem, Massachusetts on May 1, 1938, and was a son of the late Sylvio and Lauretta Picard Bernard....

Kelvin Michael Babson

Dec 27, 2024

Kelvin Michael Babson, 59, of Little River, SC, formerly of Ash, NC, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at his residence.

Born in Whiteville, NC on August 3, 1965, Kelvin was a son of the late Walter L. "Verney" and Loudella Simmons Babson.

Kelvin attended West Brunswick High School. Kelvin was an accomplished heavy...

Walter Leslie Taylor, Jr.

Dec 26, 2024

Walter "Walt" Leslie Taylor, Jr., 89, of Sunset Beach, NC passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Walt was born in Natick, Massachusetts on June 27, 1935, and was a son of the late Walter Leslie Taylor, Sr. and Ruby Veronica Morey Taylor. In addition to his...

Susan Louise (Miner) Hume

Dec 24, 2024

Susan Louise (Miner) Hume – Mom, Grandma, Grandmommy, Gigi June 11, 1946 – December 24, 2024 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Susan Louise Hume (78), who was called to her heavenly home on December 24, 2024. She now resides in everlasting peace with the Lord. Susan was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...

William Harvey Stephens

Dec 23, 2024

William "Bill" Harvey, Stephens, 81, of Oak Island, NC, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 in the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a time of declining health.

Bill was born in Dillon, SC, on April 9, 1943, and was a son of the late Harvey and Ruth Coates Stephens. In addition to his...

Casey Dawn (Beard) Russell

Dec 21, 2024

A complete obituary will be available in the coming days.

Casey Dawn Russell, 45, of Leland, NC passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Arrangements will be announced.

Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com .

Theresa Marian (Mckernan) Leavitt

Dec 21, 2024

With heavy hearts, we share that Theresa Marian Leavitt, 70, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center "Brunswick House", in Bolivia, NC following an unfortunate illness.

Born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, on December 17, 1954, Theresa was a daughter of the late Martin M. and Frances...

Robert Joseph Briley

Dec 20, 2024

Robert passed away December 20 2024 at age of 90, with the love of his wife and 2 daughters at his bedside.

Robert was born in Pitt County to Ethel and Samuel Wheeler Briley! He will forever be remembered by his wife of 41 years Cynthia, Jenny Passmore (William), Ramona Briley Ward(Johnny).

He is also...

Debora "Debbie" Lee (King) Condrey

Dec 20, 2024

Debora "Debbie" Lee Condrey, 65, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2024, at her home.

Debbie was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on December 23, 1958, and was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Prudie Teague King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son,...

Gerald Francis Gardner

Dec 20, 2024

Gerald Francis Gardner, 83, of Shallotte, NC passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care, "Angel House", Whiteville, NC following a time of declining health.

A loving father and brother, born in Hartford County, CT, on October 18, 1941, He was a son of the late Francis and Amanda Jarvis Gardner....

Edward "Ken" Kenneth Allen

Dec 17, 2024

Edward Kenneth Allen, Sr., 98, of Bolivia, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, following a extended illness.

Ken or "Pops" as he was affectionately known was born in Bridgeport, CT on October 16, 1926, and was a son of the late Ernest K and Rose Bendendetti Allen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...